Oh My House | A calmer way to own your home

Year 1

Learn the house, handle safety basics, and create the records future-you will be glad to have.

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Move-in week

Map shutoffs, breakers, alarms, and exits

Find the main water shutoff, gas shutoff, electrical panel, GFCI outlets, smoke alarms, CO alarms, and fire extinguishers.

First month

Replace filters and record sizes

Swap HVAC, fridge, range hood, and water filters; save the size/model so replacements are painless.

First rain

Watch how water moves around the house

Check gutters, downspouts, grading, basement corners, crawlspaces, and low spots while it rains.

Month 1

Document appliance and system details

Photograph model numbers, warranty labels, paint colors, breaker labels, and any service stickers.

Each season

Run a seasonal exterior walkaround

Look for roof damage, loose trim, peeling caulk, pests, cracked concrete, drainage changes, and unsafe trees.

Before urgent

Build your trusted pro list

Choose a plumber, electrician, HVAC tech, roofer, handyperson, landscaper, and emergency contact before you need them.

Year 2

Move from discovery into prevention: service the big systems, tune the yard, and plan upgrades deliberately.

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Spring/fall

Schedule HVAC service before peak season

Have heating and cooling checked, clean condensate lines, inspect vents, and compare energy use year over year.

Annual

Service water systems

Flush the water heater if appropriate, test sump pumps, check exposed supply lines, and inspect toilets and faucets for slow leaks.

Mild weather

Seal and protect the building envelope

Refresh exterior caulk, weatherstripping, door sweeps, attic access seals, and gaps around penetrations.

Growing season

Create a durable yard and garden rhythm

Tune irrigation, improve soil, mulch beds, prune safely, plan native or climate-appropriate plants, and keep water away from the foundation.

Before projects

Prioritize the next two years of repairs and upgrades

Rank projects by safety, water risk, energy savings, daily quality of life, and resale value before spending.

Year-end

Update the home record

Save receipts, before/after photos, permits, warranty docs, paint names, filter sizes, and contractor notes in one place.

Make your new home feel manageable.

Ask like you would ask a handy neighbor.

Turn someday into a scoped plan.

Refresh the living room

Track the weird basement sound

Kitchen phase map

A two-year rhythm for the things homes quietly need.

Year 1

Year 2

Helpful enough to return to, trusted enough to monetize carefully.

Quote-ready project briefs

Contextual recommendations

Evergreen homeowner content